Right MV for me?

[duecedodger]

Hello, I am thinking about buying another M35A2C But would like to get profesional advice before I purchase another one. Here is a list of what I would use it for.
1. Daily driver, I would like to have this truck just as a regular vehicle as meaning driving everywhere and anywhere.

2. Hauling trailers, I want to haul construction equipment on flat bed tag trailer I've seen videos on youtube that shows deuces hauling trailers of this type... So they should pull them.

3. Offroad recovery truck, I know a deuce can go pretty much anywhere but would it make a good recovery vehicle for pulling out stuck pickups and other vehicles?

4. How could I keep the nehighborhood kids from getting inside? Is there any locking door handles I could put on the doors where a key is needed to open the door?

Last Since I live in the city Is a deuce really right for me? Im good at driving in tight places with a truck of this size but is there anything smaller I could drive and still work with the truck?
Thanks Frank.

 

[porkysplace]

1. Doable but plates won't be cheap .
2. Deuces are only rated to tow #10,000
3. Deuces will go MOST anywhere , when you get it stuck your in for a adventure or alot of money to get it out.
4. Aftermarket locking door handles are availible , there are a few threads on it if you search.

5. Check local zoning laws to see if you can keep a deuce where you live .

 

[duecedodger]

How much would plates be do you think? And ok I will do that.

 

[porkysplace]

Your best bet on plate prices is to search your states DMV website.

Edit ; this may be helpfull , cost of ownership (the real cost of a deuce)

 

[caliber1]

Here's a link to the handle info.

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/parts-sale/93029-fl-locking-deuce-door-handles.html

 

[EWhytsell]

There a lot of more modern, capable, safer, and comfortable trucks to use daily in hauling trailers. Now if your just going to commute in it and haul some stuff from home depot a few times per year then I'd go for it, but again I'd drive a nice small corolla or something and "play" with the duece.

 

[duecedodger]

Ok Thanks for the link for the door handles.

Also the other reason I want another deuce is because Parts are easy for me to get and cheep or free due to the fact I live very close to alot of diesel shops and Kublos surplus. And the cost for diesel wont be a big price switch for me I only get 10-12 MPGs with the vehicle I drive now.

 

[duecedodger]

Ok Thanks for the link for the door handles.

Also the other reason I want another deuce is because Parts are easy for me to get and cheep or free due to the fact I live very close to alot of diesel shops and Kublos surplus. And the cost for diesel wont be a big price switch for me I only get 10-12 MPGs with the vehicle I drive now.